Month: September 2014

Ghouls, ghosts and goblins (the nice kind) have invaded Marcus Theatres in Gurnee for the month of October. With admission as low as $2 – $5 (or FREE) they are making it easy and affordable to join […]

Food Day is a nationwide event celebrating the movement towards healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Food Day takes place this year on October 24th, and is being celebrated with a fun, local event! Would you […]

Pictures always cause stress and strife in our house and that’s just in the planning! Professional pictures always stress me out, especially for something important. Now that photos are digital they last forever! I can untag […]

Welcome to Mompreneur Monday, where we introduce you to mom-based businesses in Lake County. This month it’s our pleasure to introduce you to Lidia Voelker, owner of C&A Robot Factory in Libertyville. Lidia […]

Have some creative fun this weekend with our picks for FREE events. You can find even more things to do this weekend on our calendar. Friday 26 September 7:30 p.m. Family Movie Night, Indian Trails Library District {Wheeling} Bring […]

As always, days can change and residency restrictions may apply. Be sure to check the museum’s pages before heading out. Also remember the other low cost alternatives to visiting some of our areas great Museums, […]

The Smithsonian Museums are some of the most amazing places in the country, and they are free everyday. It is in that spirit that Smithsonian Magazine sponsors an annual event, Museum Day Live! where participating museums […]

A new group of crazy characters are coming to a theatre near you! Let me introduce you to “The Boxtrolls.” The Boxtrolls are a group of goofy and mischievous but loving creatures that live underground. […]

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Looking for an indoor pool? Bring your family to FitNation (1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee). The daily drop in fee is $6.00 per person. Fitness members and children under 3 are free. Times are subject to [...]

Let your kids burn off that extra energy this winter at the Sullivan Community Center. You and your child will enjoy a variety of toys including balls, big wheels, scooters, hula hoops, push toys, and small basketball [...]

We have EXPANDED our ROCKIN’ TOTS Program! We heard loud & clear from our Rockin’ Tots families that you want MORE day and LONGER sessions! Starting November 1, 2016 ROCKIN’ TOTS jump time will be held EVERY [...]

Bring your tot to play with scooters, tunnels, slides, minitrampoline, beanbags, balls and more! This is a great, non-structured environment for both you and your child (or grandchild) to gather and socialize. Parent must remain [...]

Parents, grandparents, nannies and other adults with young children, Deerfield Park District invites you to come by Jewett Park Community Center on Thursday mornings, anytime between 9:15 and 11:15 a.m., for “Parent & Tot Drop-In.” [...]

​ Students will discover ways to create art using watercolor, finger painting, clay, gel sticks, paint, collage and more! This is a messy class so be prepared to get dirty! Please note that the art [...]

Ages 0-3 w/caregiver Children learn as they play and explore hands-on activities, while you connect with other grown-ups in this fun class. Location: Story Room Other Information: Please bring your Barrington Area Library Card for admission. [...]

Family Story Times are designed for fun caregiver-child interaction. Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement are intentionally chosen to strengthen language development during the First Five Years of life. We sing, read, play, and talk to [...]

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